Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition

Great story and gameplay

This game was so short they had to make the 100% extremely hard. Was fun until i lost my mind on the kast 2 achievements (100% perfect knight and 24medals combat challenge) but that made the 100% so worth it

I have bought this game on so many different platforms, and never regret it. This is the perfect intro to Batman.

Ive never really played a "real" game like this before. Also, im several years late.

BUT, this game is amazing. especially if you're someone like me who constantly gets turned around in open world/story games. the dialogue and environment give all the hints you need without breaking the immersion!!!
i got this two days ago and ive already played 8 hours im literally obsessed. but that might just be the hyperfixation on DC talking.

Great entry point to the Arkham series. The single player story is rather easy and quick, once you manage to figure out the combat mechanics. The real challenge is on the separate mission challenges. You're going to need luck, and master the game mechanics to get the highest combos.

Everything about this game is perfect in my opinion. It's perfectly paced, doesn't overstay it's welcome even if you want to 100% the game. It's atmosphere is extremely immersing, character designs are incredible. Music is also really good. While the Xbox 360 was overloaded with video games that embraced dirty and grungy aesthetics; this was one of the games that embraced the aesthetic very well.

Even when compared to almost every single other Batman game, this one feels the most perfectly Gothic.

10/10

i gave chronically insane people life threatening injuries and almost got eaten alive by a human croc so i would reccomend this game

Very fun and pretty good graphics even in today's market even though the game came out in 2009. Amazing voice acting, gameplay was fun though but sometimes repetetive, and had alot more stealth than I imagined the game would have. Alot of different boss interactions and things felt like various minigames but it kept the game fresh. Also not very long, it's action packed throughout with the only pauses being while you try to sort out a puzzle. All in all, very fun game. I'm sure in 2009 this was a 9/10 at worst, in 2025 i'm going to give it an 8/10. Check it out!

Back in 2009, when I first played Arkham Asylum as a kid with my little brother, it felt like stepping into Batman’s mind. The dark atmosphere, that haunting menu music, the gritty hallways of the asylum—it all left a mark on us. We’d take turns sneaking through vents and beating up thugs, completely hooked. It wasn’t just a game, it was an experience. Every shadow felt alive, every encounter intense. We didn’t even realize how much this game was shaping our love for Batman.

Now playing it again, that same darkness still creeps in. The twisted vibes, the tension in every corner, and Kevin Conroy’s legendary voice still give me chills. It’s not just a great game, it’s a time capsule of pure emotion and childhood memories. RIP Kevin Conroy. You were the voice of our hero, and your legacy lives on in every line.

There’s nothing new I can say about this game; Batman: Arkham Asylum is truly a masterpiece. Its combat style is unique and has inspired many other games. Each level is meticulously designed, and every boss fight feels distinct and engaging. The game captures players’ attention right from the start with an intriguing prologue in which Batman captures the Joker and brings him to Arkham. The dark atmosphere and suspenseful music consistently remind us of the threat the Joker poses to Gotham. The achievements make you feel like Batman, especially the "Perfect Knight" achievement. Play the game and aim to become the Perfect Knight.

i hate to say this coz im not really a Batman fan but this game?
this game is so damn fun, especially the combat. i like it a lot

This is an excellent game, everything in here is very good and the game has aged very well. I thoroughly enjoyed the level and world design, it made me enjoy and like Batman all over again just like when I was a young kid. You can tell a lot of work was put into this game and it shows. I'm glad I finally played through this game because I had it for the longest while and I just wanted to test the compatibility with the latest Proton 10 (beta) and I ended getting hooked on the game. Even though I beat the game, there's some still some more riddles to collect, I've gotten most of them but I think I will come back later to collect those as I have other games to finish.

Overall I'd give it a 9.5/10 and most likely I'd come back to play it from time to time. I look forward to playing Arkham City next.

Batman: Arkham Asylum is a plunge into madness, a world where the line between predator and prey blurs within the decaying halls of Gotham’s most infamous institution. It crafts an atmosphere drenched in dread and tension, weaving a narrative where every shadow conceals a threat, and every corridor hums with villainy. The pacing is tight, ensuring each moment feels deliberate—building towards a crescendo of chaos led by the Joker’s unrelenting grip on the asylum.
Combat is a ballet of brutality, a system that flows with rhythm and impact, transforming each encounter into a dance of counters and strikes. The free-flow mechanics reward precision and mastery, striking the perfect balance between accessibility and depth. Every brawl feels satisfying, every takedown earned. While the combat lacks the complexity of later entries in the series, it serves its purpose well, capturing the essence of Batman’s relentless efficiency.
Visually, Arkham Asylum is a labyrinth of decay—gothic architecture intertwined with industrial ruin, where flickering lights and distant echoes foster a sense of unease. The character designs brim with personality, exaggerated yet grounded, reinforcing the comic book aesthetic. Though some textures and animations show their age, the oppressive atmosphere never wanes, ensuring the asylum remains a place of endless tension.
Batman: Arkham Asylum is an experience that thrives on immersion, wrapping players in the darkness of Gotham’s most deranged minds. It delivers a gripping adventure that solidifies Batman’s place as the ultimate detective and combatant, ensuring that every step through Arkham is as thrilling as it is harrowing. A must-play for those who revel in the balance between mystery and action.

Gameplay: 8/10
Fun factor: 9/10
Accessibility: 8/10
Story: 9/10
Graphics: 7/10
Sound: 8/10
Performance: 7/10
Overall: 8.5/10

Similar to: Batman: Arkham City/Knight, Spider-Man, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor/War, Assassin's Creed, Metal Gear Solid, The Last of Us, Infamous, GTA

the greatest batman game oat, kinda short but the story is amazing

It is a very good game that over time became dated in its combat abilities and its boss fight at the end is a bit boring but it's art direction and horror themes went well together and this was my first arkham I ever played on the ps3.

"Still a Masterpiece in 2025"

This game was way ahead of its time and still holds up beautifully in 2025. The combat can feel a bit challenging at first, but once you get the hang of it, it completely immerses you in the experience—it truly makes you feel like the Dark Knight.

While it doesn’t offer an overwhelming amount of content, it never once felt repetitive. Every moment felt deliberate and engaging. I took my time with it and played it to my heart’s content. Absolutely awesome game. Definitely recommended.

This game when it came out was so sick and really did make you feel like batman. Good initiative combat system and stealth missions that still hold up to this day and is the perfect foundation for the batman Arkham Trilogy. If you want to play the batman games you should probably start with this one.

Absolutely amazing game and an amazing start to one of the best game series ever

Such a good game for how old it is. Had a blast with the gameplay and story.

Game's atmosphere is incredible, map is little bit small but it's great. this is my favorite superhero game, After Deadpool...
9.5/10

Portrays the Batman universe very well. Gameplay is simple but great and is very rarely confusing. Overall, an excellent game, I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys the Marvel's Spiderman games!

This is a great story and fun game. Great on controller. Fantastic acting performances if that's your thing, and a good progression of gadgets. The game does a great job of establishing the lore and world of Batman through the asylum and it's twisted past.



I have some strong nitpicks, but don't let them stop you from buying this game.

-I wish that some puzzles were a little more clear on how to solve them, like with Joker and crossing the electrified greenhouse floor in the botanical gardens or how to get in the intensive treatment building in Arkham North. That's just me though.

- The button layout on keyboard isn't well optimized and needs changing.
Sometimes the combat mechanics are a little stiff and combat flow breaks a little too easy.

- Could do without the Scarecrow sections. Thankfully there are only 3 of them and you can kinda speedrun them.

- I wish they did more showing of things happening rather than telling, but the audio stories are there to try and help. They give a better idea of why things are the way they are there.

Coming back to Batman: Arkham Asylum 16 years later shows just how ahead of its time it really was. The gameplay still feels distinct, and the overall experience easily holds its own against many modern titles.

The progression system is satisfying. Unlocking new gadgets, upgrading combat, and using Detective Mode to track enemies or clues gives a strong sense of control without ever becoming overwhelming. Everything fits naturally into Batman’s world.

The world-building stands out as well. Riddler trophies, character bios, and interview tapes add meaningful layers to the story. It never feels like filler, just thoughtful details that deepen your connection to Arkham and its characters.

The boss fights are unique and well-designed, with each one offering a challenge that fits the villain’s personality. The voice acting is still top-tier. Every character feels fully realized, and the performances bring the story and tone to life without forcing it.

Most impressively, the creativity behind Arkham itself is what makes the game truly timeless. The gothic architecture, eerie atmosphere, and layered lore turn the asylum into more than just a backdrop. It’s a fully realized world with history, tension, and identity. Every hallway and hidden room feels intentional, packed with details that reward exploration and reinforce the game’s Gotham roots.

Rating: 9/10 – A creative, well-crafted experience that’s stood the test of time and remains a benchmark for superhero games.

Good action, Good story, Great Voice Acting.

Classic game!

Stealth action, kinda metrovania/platformer in the sense that the map itself is fairly limited but you unlock all sorts of neat areas to progress through largely thanks to power-ups.

Love it!

Not as good as the others but very enjoyable and replayable

Classic game, classic Batman. Paul Dini's writing pulls you in, rhythm and story are horrifically, hilariously honed. Gameplay is immersive, intuitive, and bat-tastic; every one says so, but it's the bat-truth, you'll feel like the Dark Knight from round one. Has a British, classy feel. Atmosphere, sound design, setting, pacing, music, it's golden age horror, New Wave Gothic SF, and detective fiction, hard-boiled and tough-as-nails. And, last, but not least, a tremendous, top-notch cast straight out from Andrea Romano's Warner Animation: Hammill, Conroy, Zorkin are champions returning, Wally Wigert a fresh and paradigmatic Riddler. Best o' the best, bat-fan, get it now.

Writing a review for every game in my steam library: Day #5

Batman: Arkham Asylum is a great game when starting the Arkham franchise, and wonderfully lets you explore the city of Arkham while playing as Batman, who has several tools to mess around with. Very nostalgic and a classic game for you veterans. Kind of old and buggy at times, but thats one of the cool things about it :)

8.5/10

This is my very first Batman game of the trilogy. I came into this completely blind with no prior knowledge of this franchise or expectation. After 17 hours of total gameplay and completing the campaign, I’d say this is a pretty solid decent game.

The graphics still hold up shockingly well for a 2009 game (though I suspect they updated it at some point since the initial release date). The story itself, while pretty padded out, is developed quiet well, owing to its memorable villains and its emotional sequences scattered throughout the game that add much needed insight into batman’s character and past. The scare crow sequences were especially creative and impressive to me in this regard, as he uses batman’s fears and trauma as a weapon against him. I thought that was excellent and it led to some very well-done set pieces. Some of the gameplay is also quite immersive as you crouch through vents, scale ledges and glide through the sky, feeling just like batman. Finally, the optimization is smooth as butter with a stable 170 fps on the highest settings, and almost no bugs. Hats off to the developers for that as I have played games much more modern than this with optimization a million times worse.

My biggest complaint with this game is the combat. It’s very basic and with a game as drawn out as this one is, you’d really hope there’d be enough systems, moves and unlocks to keep your interest. This game unfortunately has none of that. There are very few unlocks and none of them radically changed the gameplay or offer exciting variation to the fighting. The combat basically boils down to spam one button, press another when the indicator appears, and repeat. The bosses follow similarly in this regard, as most of them have very shallow and basic mechanics/gimmicks that really defuse any tension they could’ve otherwise had.

The difficulty components of this game were also disappointing. I wouldn’t say this game is easy, but its certainly not challenging. At its worst, it’s very frustrating due to some of its bs unfair mechanics. Lastly, this game is just too long. Had the combat been more flushed out, this wouldn’t have been as bad of a problem. But it isn’t and because of it, this game really overstays its welcome.

Even with dealing with all this game’s flaws, I did enjoy most of my 17-hour playthrough of it. It’s also important to note this game came out 16 years ago and because of that, a lot of its glaring issues and failures are much easier explained and excused. It's an old game, so it's expected that some of it's mechanics might be a bit outdated.

Despite all that, Batman Arkham Asylum still stands quite well as a solid batman experience. Even more so when you get it when it’s often on a deep sale. And that is why I’m recommending it.

7.8/10

This game is a 10/10. I wouldn't doubt if it gets delisted one day in favor of a worse version later on. So I'd grab it if I were you, the person reading this. Especially during a sale.

Whatever you do, do NOT try to 100% this game. The more I try to complete the challenges, the more I'm starting to become the Joker.

Batman: Arkham Asylum GOTY Edition is just peak superhero gaming—tight combat, stealth that actually makes you feel like the Bat, and a story packed with iconic villains. If you haven’t played it yet, you’re seriously missing out on one of the best Batman experiences out there!

i kinda regret playing origins before it because the downgrade in the combat and stealth style but i still enjoyed it, one of the many things that a liked about the game is the dark & scary atmosphere, Ye ye its not scary because you're batman but imagine being like a patient there or something. Its giving some RE vibes.

Great game 10/10 recommended

Amazing game. Played this for the first time in 2025. Now I know why my schoolmates back in the day used to speak so highly about the game.

An overall entertaining and an enthralling experience. A solid 9/10 game.

Highly recommended! Kudos to Rocksteady Studios.

Hayatımda oynadığım en iyi oyunlardan birisiydi. Kesinlikle eski demeyin kalitesi hala taş gibi. Oyun bilindiği üzere arkham akıl hastanesinde geçiyor ama böyle dedim diye küçük bir yer canlanmasın aklınızda çünkü haritası bence yeterince büyük. Gothamın karanlık atmosferini sevenler kesinlikle oynamalı. Dövüş mekanikleri vb. aşırı tatmin edici bu arada. Ayrıca elimizdeki silahlarla vb. stratejiler kurup belirli bölgedeki düşman topluluklarını çeşitli yöntemlere alt edebiliyoruz.

This game is the epitome of the X-Box 360 era: A solid amount of things to do outside of the main story without being lost in "open world" slop, and a focus on good gameplay to keep people interested rather than the Skinner box "number go up" appeal of AAA games which followed. There are definitely some rough edges to this (investigation mode is under utilized, and comics fans will likely find many of the portrayals of the villains to be rather flat) but it is overall a fun time and holds up remarkably well over the years. If you are looking for a 100+ hour action RPG, look to the more recent sequels since the plot for all of these games is essentially "Here's Batman - have fun." If you want a linear action game to knock out in a weekend, this is worth your time as well as the heavily discounted Steam price you inevitably find this at. If you like Batman, this game does a really good job at making you feel like Batman without you having to put in too much effort.

Such great game bought and played this a while ago, probably one of the best games i've played, loved it, really immersive and a great storyline.

10/10

still a great game, would play it all over again....instant classic.

good graphics good mechanics goods story worth it

Feels a tad bit old n' stiff nowadays (especially compared to the sequels), but it's still a whole lotta fun, and the atmosphere is FANTASTIC!

absolutely amazing. as a game from 2009, it shows a bit of age, but is still a super fun experience!

Considering this was Rocksteady's first ever game, and it happened to have Batman, they did a smashing job at properly introducing the gaming world to the Dark Knight. The movement, the animations, the story, the VAs, the presentation! I'm floored! The only problem, and it doesn't hamper the game that much for me, is the story was fairly straight forward, and didn't have as rich of character dialogue. Considering this was their first game in the series, as well as Rocksteady's first game ever, they did a fair job at giving us an introduction to Batman and his peanut gallery. Hopefully, the next game is as good, or better, than this one. Can't wait! Also, highly recommend!

A solid start to the Batman story from Rocksteady. However, the gameplay feels outdated by today's standards, which is unfortunate.

Still, I’d give it a 7 out of 10

Very fun game. Combat is fun and easy to flow. Story is great. Boss fights ain't much, but the rest of the game makes up for it.

Growing up, every single chance I had to get my hands on a Batman game I would be on it for hours on in. It helped me release my inner crime fighting self and detective skills it brings me down memory lane every time I load into the game...

I recommend this game because it's very good for its time 15 years ago. It's easy to play, nothing complicated, nothing unnecessary. The graphics are good. I'd say the game's story is solid. I give it a solid 8, I really enjoyed it

Without a doubt the most atmospheric of the Arkham games. Tight corridors, intense fight scenes, haunting visuals and creepy moments alike will provide a thrilling experience. It's the oldest in the series, meaning there are no real quickfire gadgets like in the other games (aside from the Batclaw), but this really does well for the setting; it feels like the constricting grasp that Arkham Asylum has on its inmates is being applied to Batman too, especially with how frequently you're fighting its violent denizens. Ultimately, the game provides an exciting challenge and wonderfully introduces players to the dark world that Rocksteady has masterfully crafted.

Arkham Asylum really does make you feel like Batman — especially when taking down Titan henchmen by delivering an almighty kick to their chops while backflipping 40 feet into the air, then coming down and smashing their head in with a double hammer fist.

Finally plays on Deck at 60FPS with Proton Experimental. You just have to use Deck's mouse mode (hold Steam button + right stick + right trigger) or touch for the startup screen, otherwise it works fine as expected besides one crash.

I've actually played Arkham Knight first and wanted to see where it all started. It's a rather humble and linear start to the series compared to part three, but fun nonetheless. Glad to see that controls and mechanics haven't changed much, so if you've mastered Knight, you'll feel at home in Asylum too.

A REVOLUTIONARY OPEN WORLD GAME OF ITS KIND and was the pioneer for all other Batman Arkham series titles. There are only frustrations with the countless time walking and running around and getting lost in the island after you have done everything you need to do in that area. Also really hate how difficult the developers made the pos crypto sequencer gadget. Other than that solid great game. It will handle well for windows 8 and above for low end laptops.

Whilst Kevin Conroy’s voice nails the Bat, but I swear Batman must have echolocation because he can hear a whisper through five walls, but can’t spot a ladder two feet away. The game that redefined superhero games and also taught us Batman can’t jump over small fences and loves stupid vent puzzles. A love hate relationship.